Sen. Cam Ward of Alabaster was arrested for driving under the influence. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office confirms that Ward was taken to the Shelby County Jail by Alabaster. He was listed in the jail with no bond.

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Thursday morning, Ward was no longer listed on the Shelby County Jail website. An official with the jail said Ward was released back to the Alabaster Police Department.

In a statement to WVTM 13 News, Ward said, "My failure at dealing with stress led me to make incredibly reckless decisions. I recognize that I used alcohol as a crutch. I was very wrong and deeply apologize to my family, friends and constituents."

Ward also said he plans to get immediate help.

Ward was elected to the State Senate in 2010. He previously served in the House of Representatives. Ward is the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.